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He Came, he Sawe, he Conquered: Sawe shatters sub-2 hour marathon record in London
Derby drama ends all square as Pirates and Chiefs share the spoils
Dobbo and Nel responds to ‘lack of humanity and respect” from online critics
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Stormers hammer Glasgow to seal URC top spot
Stormers brace for Glasgow backlash in URC summit showdown
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He Came, he Sawe, he Conquered: Sawe shatters sub-2 hour marathon record in London
Stride after relentless stride, the Kenyan produced a performance for the ages defending his title in emphatic fashion, stopping the clock at a staggering 1:59:30 over 42.195km. In doing so, he became the first athlete to dip under the two-hour barrier in a certified race, carving his name into the asphalt of history.
April 26, 2026
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Derby drama ends all square as Pirates and Chiefs share the spoils
The iconic Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs delivered intensity but no winner as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in a Betway Premiership clash at a packed FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
April 26, 2026
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Dobbo and Nel responds to ‘lack of humanity and respect” from online critics
“To understand what this team was going through, or what Chippie meant to us and to this organisation… to expect those guys to perform normally. It’s just a lack of humanity in my mind, the pressure they were under,” said Dobson
April 26, 2026
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Franco Smith: ‘No doubt’ Glasgow can still win the URC title despite Stormers rout
The Glasgow Warriors were blown off course in Cape Town, but head coach Franco Smith remains steadfast that their United Rugby Championship title ambitions are far from sunk. A bruising 48-12 defeat to the Stormers
April 26, 2026
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Stormers hammer Glasgow to seal URC top spot
The result cements the Stormers as the team to beat heading into the knockout stages, their performance a blend of brute force and surgical precision. For Glasgow, the defeat serves as a reminder that even league leaders can be swept aside when the Cape side finds its rhythm.
April 25, 2026
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Stormers brace for Glasgow backlash in URC summit showdown
With both teams boasting 11 wins from 15 matches, this encounter shapes as a tactical arm wrestle layered with attacking flair. The Stormers will look to dominate set piece and unleash their runners in waves, while Glasgow aim to restore structure and tempo, turning pressure into territory and territory into points
April 24, 2026
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